Seeking admission to Horry-Georgetown Technical College? With more than 80 programs
of study, flexible class options, and three convenient campus locations in Myrtle
Beach, Conway, and Georgetown, we think you’ll like what you find. Tuition is less
than half that of a four-year public college, and classes transfer.

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a two-year community/technical college
that offers more than 80 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs for students
who are either seeking quick entry into the workforce or desiring to transfer to a
senior institution to pursue a bachelor's degree.

HGTC offers three convenient campus locations in South Carolina, including Myrtle
Beach, Conway and Georgetown.

As a student at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, you have access to powerful tools
and valuable information. Free tutoring and writing assistance, help with technical
issues, advisement on curriculum choices, personal and career counseling, and career
placement assistance are all available to students currently enrolled at HGTC.

The world is a different place than it was when Horry-Georgetown Technical College
was founded in 1966. Nevertheless, the college remains as focused today on providing
an up-to-date education for our students as we were decades ago. HGTC was founded
on a commitment to prepare people for jobs, sustain a high job-placement rate, and
facilitate university transfers.

Whether you want to learn new skills or enhance skills for a career, keep current
in your field, get needed continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain your certification,
or just want to learn for the pleasure of personal enrichment, we have something for
you.

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The Future of HGTC

“The brightest days for Horry and Georgetown counties are ahead of us,” he said. “I serve on the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation. Ten years ago, if the organization got one phone call a month, you felt good. Today,
we get multiple phone calls a week.”The college also is capitalizing on its appeal to retirees and other area residents who take advantage of non-degree enrichment programs.

“There has been more interest among retirees in learning new skills, but not necessarily
to get new jobs,” he said. “We are becoming more and more recognized as a community
center. Many retirees want to give back, by teaching or mentoring our students. They
also volunteer to help with events. That often pays dividends. We have received major
gifts associated with that experience.”

And answering that question about what’s next? Wilson and his staff aren’t sure. But
they’re still asking.

“The distance into the future that we can plan is shorter than in the past because
of the rate of change,” Wilson said. “We believe that we must continue to find ways
to teach students in active ways so they are willing to learn. We also know that we
are going to be tasked with training people for jobs in five years that we have not
even imagined yet.”

It’s all part of the vision laid out in the 1960s -- look at the area’s needs and
build programs to help people obtain skills and contribute more to the workplace and
society.

“My No. 1 goal is to satisfy myself that when I leave, the college will be a better
place than when I started,” Wilson said. “I’m just proud to have been a part of it
for over 40 years.”